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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.45, 1,131.01 and 466.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.45, 1,131.01 and 466.01 is: 697.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.45 : 1,131.01 = 466.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.45/1,131.01 = 466.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.45x = 1,131.01 × 466.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.45x = 527,061.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,061.97/755.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.68

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